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Maine Dem party, Schumer, others call on Platner to drop out of Senate race

Gillibrand joined Schumer in urging Platner to withdraw and said the DSCC would not invest if he remained on the ballot.

Maine Dem party, Schumer, others call on Platner to drop out of Senate race
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This article1 analysis · Oct 5, 2026
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Maine Democratic Party leaders, Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand urged Graham Platner to leave the Senate race after sexual-assault allegations surfaced. The DSCC said it would not invest in the race if he remained on the ballot.

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Kirsten E. Gillibrand D · NY · SEN
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Kirsten E. Gillibrand
D · NY · SEN

Senator and DSCC chair calling for Platner to withdraw

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Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate minority leader calling for Platner to withdraw

Schumer's version of this story ↗

Senate candidate urged to withdraw after sexual-assault allegations

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Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Maine senator and opponent in the Senate race

Bernie Sanders
I · VT · SEN

Senator whose endorsement of Platner had not been withdrawn

Ritchie Torres
D · NY-15

Representative who said Platner should drop out

Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

Representative who withdrew his endorsement of Platner

Ruben Gallego
D · AZ · SEN

Senator who withdrew his endorsement of Platner

ALSO MENTIONED  Lyndsey Fifield, Woman who previously accused Platner of treating her roughly while they dated

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Schumer and Gillibrand Call for Graham Platner to Withdraw from Senate Race

Outlets agree that Gillibrand joined Schumer in urging Graham Platner to leave Maine’s Senate race after sexual-assault allegations were reported, and that the campaign committee would not invest if he stayed. Center outlets present the demand alongside reported allegations and Platner’s denial. Right-leaning outlets likewise report the demand and funding threat, while some emphasize the political fallout or revisit other controversies.

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